Project Manager; Reposted

Project Manager – Town of Natick

The Town of Natick Department of Facilities Management (DFM) has an opening for a Project Manager to lead planning and implementation of the 5‑year capital improvement plan and other town projects.

• Oversee all aspects of project management from inception through design and construction, ensuring life‑cycle costs, long‑term maintenance and sustainability.
• Work with consultants and stakeholders to develop design and construction documents and administer work related construction activities, including cost control and quality assurance.
• Maintain customer satisfaction with quality communications to department heads, principals, senior leadership and project partners.
• Manage construction and renovation projects, adhering to town authorizations and Massachusetts public procurement laws.
• Ensure that construction and renovation activities are carried out according to specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Manage contracts with design and engineering professionals; monitor design scopes of work and payments; assess contractor payments for suitability to the level of work performed.
• Prepare requests for quotations, project scope and bid specifications for repair and maintenance of buildings and related equipment for public bidding projects.
• Plan project work with life‑cycle costs, long‑term maintenance and repair, sustainability and other longer‑term impacts considered.
• Provide technical review and input for structural and mechanical systems.
• May be required to be available after hours for an emergency call rotation with other facilities staff.
• Manage vendors and may direct other facilities staff regarding projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or a similar field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience managing building projects in the public sector.
• Must be a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCCPO) or be able to obtain certification within 12 months of appointment.
• Excellent organizational skills and clear communication in writing and verbally.
• Knowledge of building construction, physical plant operations, MEP systems, and safety precautions such as OSHA.
• Working knowledge of state procurement laws and regulations (Chapters 30b, 149, 30, 39M) and BMS operation.
• Valid Class D motor vehicle driver’s license.

• Competitive salary, commensurate with education and experience.
• Pension plan.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Educational assistance program.
• Medical and dental insurances and more.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to hr. A review of resumes and applications will begin immediately. Candidates will be contacted for an interview if the qualifications are met. If you are interviewed, you will be required to submit two professional references. This position will remain open until it is filled.